Pharr, Enedelia "Nelly" Fricks, age 73 was called to heaven on July 24, 2021 after losing the battle to ALS. Enedelia was born in Robstown, Texas on September 8, 1947 to the late Reymundo and Carmen Ortiz.
Enedelia graduated from PSJA "Bears" High School in 1967 and later received her Associates Degree in Early Childhood Development from Texas Southmost College. She was blessed to enjoy her occupation. She worked for several years for PSJA Independent School District. Later she applied to Hidalgo County Head Start where she dedicated 21 years until her retirement in 2011. After her retirement, she gave back to the community as a Senior Companion, a foster grandparent and volunteer. Nelly was a beloved daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Her unique personality, sassy nature and generous soul will be greatly missed and never forgotten.
She is survived by her son, David J. Fricks Jr. from McAllen; daughter, Clara Fricks Gutierrez from Pharr; sisters, Diana(Richard) Cuellar, Janie(Roberto) Fuentes and Olga(Robert) Dela Rosa, all from Pharr, along with numerous nieces, nephews, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, extended family and friends.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Reymundo and Carmen Ortiz.
The family would like to express their deepest gratitude to DHR Hospice family and friends, for their wonderful help and care and most importantly for your presence until the end.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Funeraria Del Angel Palm Valley in Pharr.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.palmvalleyfh.com for the Fricks family.
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